Working Hours, Rest Days and Public Holidays

1. Working Hours:

Standard Working Hours: The standard working hours are capped at 44 hours per week. However, most businesses typically follow a 5-day workweek with 8-9 hours per day.

Overtime: Any work beyond the standard hours is considered overtime. The Employment Act stipulates that an employee can work up to a maximum of 72 overtime hours in a month.

Overtime Pay: For non-workmen earning up to S$2,600 and workmen earning up to S$4,500, the pay for overtime work is at least 1.5 times the hourly basic rate of pay.

2. Rest Days:

Entitlement: Employees are entitled to one rest day per week, which is not a paid day. The rest day is typically a Sunday, but it can be any other day of the week as mutually agreed upon between the employer and the employee.

Working on a Rest Day: If an employee works on a rest day, they are entitled to one day's salary at the basic rate of pay, or compensation in lieu, depending on the agreement and the duration of work.

3. Public Holidays:

Number of Public Holidays: Employees are entitled to 11 public holidays in a year. If a public holiday falls on a rest day, the next working day is a paid holiday.

Work on Public Holidays: If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, they are entitled to an extra day’s salary at the basic rate of pay or a substitute holiday.